Economic Development in Weld County
Upstate Colorado Economic Development is a public/private non-profit economic development corporation that provides services to all of Weld County. Our work focuses on supporting primary industries and employment diversity.
Our goal is to help these employers bring new equity into the local economy. Upstate Colorado provides services to existing and expanding primary employers, and to those who are considering a Weld County location for their business.
Our plan is to continue to focus on helping create and retain jobs, which in turn will bring wealth to all levels of Weld County.
Weld County
Weld County finds itself in the path of opportunity. Weld County is located near several high education institutions, world-class employers and diverse cultural and recreational offerings.
GROWTH
Weld County has projected growth of 31.9% between the years of 2015 and 2025. The 31.9% represents an additional 91,157 people moving into the County over the last 10 years.
INCORPORATED TOWNS
Weld County is home to 31 incorporated towns. Many of these towns are the fastest growing in Colorado.
TAXES
Colorado ranks 48th out of 50 states in state tax revenue relative to personal income, reflecting one of the nation’s lowest tax burdens and supporting a competitive, business-friendly environment.
PRO BUSINESS
Weld County and Colorado both have a pro-growth and pro-business attitude. There are a range of economic incentives, resources, and loan programs that aim to assist new and existing businesses. Weld County is the only county in Colorado that is debt free.
Helping Weld County Thrive
Upstate Colorado assists Weld County through facilitating and attracting new investment, new job opportunities, stimulating income growth and expanding the local community tax base.
Agilent Technologies
Frederick, CO
In February 2023, Agilent Technologies announced its expansion into Frederick, Colorado, marking one of the most significant bioscience investments in Weld County. This expansion will double Agilent’s manufacturing capacity of therapeutic nucleic acids and result in a $725 million investment and 160 new jobs.
Gotham
Greens
Windsor, CO
Gotham Greens is a year-round commercial scale agricultural greenhouse, that provides local cultivation and regional distribution of nutritionally dense and long-lasting produce, focusing on taste, quality, and sustainability in the food production industry. The new facility will bring 55 permanent full-time jobs to Northern Colorado.
Lineage
Logistics
Windsor, CO
Lineage Logistics focuses on cold-storage systems to preserve, protect and optimize the distribution of food through innovative technology, streamlined operations, and a global network of facilities. With operation set to begin in 2023, the new 200,000 square foot facility anticipates creating 80 permanent full-time quality jobs and will support cold storage and distribution for JBS USA and West Coast markets.
News, Announcements & Project Updates
Upstate Welcomes 3 New Members to Its Board of Directors
Greeley, CO – July 22, 2026 – Upstate Colorado is pleased to announce the appointment of three new members to its Board of Directors: Todd Benson, Director of Community Banking, FNBO; Matt Betts, Vice President, JE Dunn Construction; Matt LeCerf, Town Manager, Town of Johnstown. The new board members bring…
Read MoreUpstate Board of Directors unanimously vote to support a NO Vote on Ballot issue 1A
Greeley, CO – February 5, 2026 – The Upstate Colorado Economic Development Board, made up of Public and Private leaders from across Weld County, has taken the position to support a NO vote on Proposition 1A. President & CEO Richard Werner released the following statement regarding the board’s position and the…
Read MoreRegional Collaboration Secures $9.8M for Northern Colorado Wildfire Defense
Greeley, CO – November 25, 2025 – Upstate Colorado is proud to have supported the successful $9,856,000 grant award for the “Protecting the Gateway to the Rockies” wildfire defense project. This grant was awarded through the Community Wildfire Defense Grant (CWDG) program from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service…
Read MoreUpstate Colorado launches Market Study Grant Through Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program to support Greeley and surrounding communities
Greeley, CO – September 10, 2025 – Upstate Colorado, in partnership the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), is devoting resources to the City of Greeley and surrounding communities as a recipient of a Market Study Grant through the Colorado CHIPS Community Support Program, administered by OEDIT. This…
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